Primary sources in Asian Studies will vary depending on the course and research assignment given.
In art courses the original art studied is a primary source.
In literature and film courses the films, novels, poems, and other original texts are primary sources.
In history courses, historical documents such as photographs or newspaper stories are examples of primary sources.
In social science courses data, such as demographic statistics, are primary sources.
In religion courses, original religious texts, like the Quran are primary sources.
The Archives & Special Collections is located on the second floor of the Collins Memorial Library.
Set up an appointment: We are open to researchers by appointment Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. To make an appointment, email archives@pugetsound.edu or book online.
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Visual materials, including images, are examples of primary sources. There are many image collections in ARTstor that are pertinent to Asian Studies. Including the Asian Studies featured group which depicts "The history and culture of Asia illustrated through a range of images that includes works of art and architecture, from traditional forms to contemporary works, as well as photographs of historical events and figures."
Learn more about ARTstor collections (pdf handout) relevant to Asian Studies.
Additionally, there are collections of Islamic Art, South and Southeast Asian Art, Chinese Art, Korean Art and Japanese Art.
The Archives & Special Collections collects, preserves, and makes available primary source material documenting life at the University as well as collections representing regional, national and international issues.
A small selection of material is listed below, for additional sources, please contact archives@pugetsound.edu.
The Claire and Don Egge Collection on China, 1987-1999, includes English-language newspaper clippings from the People's Republic of China, 1987-1990, which focus on political and economic questions and the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Also included are books and pamphlets on Chinese education, culture, politics, economics, and business, maps, and similar material collected by an American couple living and teaching for four years in China.
The Mongolian Missions Collection, 1913-1935, contains materials used by missionaries of the South Mongol Mission including unbound texts, photographs, and religious and educational materials produced by the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Swedish Mongol Mission Press, and the Russian-Mongolian Publishing Company.
Films on Demand is a streaming video service, which provides access to a broad spectrum of educational and documentary content.
